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The values derived from penetration tests can be used for finding ____________

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The values derived from penetration tests can be used for finding ____________

(a) Depth of hard stratum and Strength of soil

(b) Soil saturation

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

I have been asked this question during an online exam.

My enquiry is from Bearing Capacity in chapter Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (a) Depth of hard stratum and Strength of soil

The best explanation: The penetration test are useful for general exploration of erratic soil profiles, for finding depth to bed rock or hard stratum, and to have an approximation indication of the strength and other properties of soils.

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